Benjamin Franklin High School - Electron Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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CHARLES CRAWFORD uKid Slaughter 623 Parrish Street Charles is very well thought of by his many friends at Franklin. We hope he continues to be as popular as he Was at Frank- lin. Good luck. CLARENCE DANIELS iiDanny 2155 N. 12th Street Danny is ever ready to do a guy a favor if at all pos- sible. He is as dependable as the Rock of Gibraltar. 1. V. Football; President, 9A Book. 1204 Fairmount Avenue Muscles is of the opinion that a good education is val- uahle. By being on the honor roll several times he has proved the point. His interests are versatile. President 10A and 10B Books; Student Assn.; 2nd Team Basketball; Junto Stan. WILL DAVIS Bill ! 910-A Ogden Place When it comes to snappy dressers, Billy has no equal. No wonder the girls find him so attractive. He is a regular guy and a good sport. ARTHUR P. DELEAVER 3SDeeD! 2342 Sharswood Street Dee was one of our best cross-country performers. He likes sports and partici ates in practically all of em. Nice going, Dee. Cross - Country; Varsity Track; 2nd Team Fencing. 24 RUBEN ENGLISH tlAbe,, 1536 Cabot Street A quiet type is Ruben but one who has determination and the will to get what he wants. He is very fond of sports especially football and basketball. 2nd Team Football. THEODORE ERWIN Muscles 910 N. Sanain Street Besides being one of the outstanding students of the class; Muscles engages in many other activities. On the gym team he is a standout and also is on the Junto and Almanac Stuns. He plans to become a physical education teacher after grad- nation. Gym Team; Associate Edi- tor, Junto; Almanac Staff. BENJAMIN FOLK uBennyn 1310 Parrish Street Benny is a quiet, well- mannered student who has a knack for making friends. He is a swell guy to know. He, too, participates in various activities around the school. He intends to go to college. 2nd Gym Team; Junto Stalf; French Club. SPENCER EDWARD FORD ilittle Bones 1421 Watts Street Spencer has a lot of native intelligence and latent abil- ity. Watch out when he gets starteds We wish him happy days ahead. Varsity Football. ROBERT GAINEY GtBobii 1724 South Street Bob is one of the few Franklin High players to make the All-Public basket- ball team. We consider him one of the best high school players in the state. In nd- dition Bob is an excellent student and takes his studies very seriously. He plans to go to college upon gradua- tion. Varsity Basketball Team.

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BENJAMIN BOWMAN iiSkeeteri, 1931 N. Lambert Place Skeeter proves that good things come in small pack- ages. Besides playing on the soccer team and being a member of the cross-country team, Skeeter really achieved a llrepl, as a master fencer. He was the state champ in the 1950-51 season. His name also appeared on the honor roll in his 113 term. Fencing; Cross-Country and Soccer Teams. HERBERT CURTIS BOYD ilHerb'i 2149 N. Sharswood Street Herb is a most likeable chap. He knows what he wants and generally gets it. After graduation Herb plans to enter the Navy. Vocal Ensemble. JERRY BRADLEY ilSonny Boy'i 1221 W. Stiles Street Sonny Boy is a good name for Jerry. His constant flow of humor makes him popu- lar with the boys. We will miss his jokes after he leaves. Student Patrol. EDWARD A. BROWN 008i! Ed,, 807 E. Hutchinson Place Ed is another true Frank- linite. His activities around the school cover a lot of ter- ritory. The seniors thought so much of his ability that they elected him senior class president. He was also se- lected as school representa- tive to the Interscholastic League. Book President 6 times; Lieut., Student Patrol; Senior Class President. CHARLES BURTON iuslimyi 1923 N. 13th Street Y Students like Charles give Franklin a fine reputation. He is gentlemanly at all times and commands the re- spect of his fellow students. May your future be bright. Student Patrol. 23 ROBERT VICTOR CARR King Foxy Flauop 1024 Melon Street King Foxy made a lot of lasting friendships during his stay at Franklin. After graduation Robert plans to help Uncle Sam by going into the Army. Student Patrol; Manager, Baseball Team. JOHN CHANEY iiCherokee 1707 Ellsworth Street John is a linatural at has- ketball. He was one of the outstanding performers of our famed basketball team. His playmaking and sharp shooting was truly remark- able. In addition Cherokeels joviality is infectious. Varsity Basketball; Presi- dent, 1013 Book. WILLIAM CHASE 2Joe Cefus 209 Norton Street Joe Cefus, the facetious one, is capable of making you laugh no matter how melancholy you feel. In these troubled times we ap- preciate fellows like Wil- liam. Vice-Pres. 12A Book. THEODORE COFIELD llTedd !! 1917 Brown Street Teddy is one of Frank- linls many fine boxers. He reached the finals in the 1950 Golden Gloves Tourna- ment. Courage should be his nickname. Vocal Ensemble. JOSEPH E. COLBERT ISFil,, 1707 Olive Street Joe is a chap who has a lot of understanding. For this reason he gets along well with everyone. This quality will prove an asset in later life. Vice-Pres., 118 Book.

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ROBERT P. GLASS iiReckless'i 1934 Wallace Street Robert is one of our bet- ter students. While he seems rather quiet he knows what the score is. His many friends at Franklin wish him lots of luck. Locker Patrol; Junto. CHARLES HALL iiClemi' 800-C Hutchinson Place Charles has many interests not the least of which is the girls. And they like him, too. He is popular with his classmates as well. The best to you Clem. President 11A Book. HERMAN HAMILTON t5 D ea c,! 1220 W. Flora Street Deac is a rather talkative person but talks sense. He was an outstanding repre- sentative on the gym and track teams. Is he popular? . ask the girls. He also lnade the honor roll several times. Gym Team; Track Team; Fencing Team. OSCAR HANKINSON, JR. ltHankI, 416 Carpenter Street Hank will never let the grass grow under his feet. He is interested in getting a good education. He also has a natural love for sports. The future holds many op- portunities for a fellow of his talents. Varsity Football; Varsity Track. ALBERT R. HARMON, JR. Big Al 244 S. Alder Street When it comes to Qholar- ship there arenit many who can top Albert. He was es- pecially good in mathe- matics. We know he will succeed in his chosen field. Junto Staff; Vice-Pres. 12A Book. 25 ALLEN HARPER 1952 N. Camac Street Allen is interested in elec- trical work of all kinds. He hopes to continue this type of work after graduation. We feel confident he will be a success at it. He likes baseball best of all the sports. EDWARD HARRIS t'Eddie 1109 Parrish Place Eddie comes from New York but he quickly adaitled himself to life at Fran in High. His numerous hobbies include drawing and foot- ball. He plans to continue his education at a business college. J. V. Football; Varsity Base- ball; President, 98 Book. GEORGE HARRIS i'Gorgeou: George 1212 W. Jelferson Street Not only was George busy in the school but also out of it. He has won sev- eral boxing tournaments. The boys think so much of him that ever since he came to Franklin he has been an oilicer of some kind or other. His other activities include track and Junto. He was also a member of the Interscholastic League. Book President, four times; Vice-Pres., Student Assn; Track Team; Junto Staff. BENJAJVIIN HikRVEY aruey' 2138 N. 12th Street Harvey has an easy going temperament combined with dignity. He is always willing to do his share of a job and is popular with students and faculty alike. Book Vice-President, twice; Student Patrol. MOSES HENDERSON 3820 Fairmount Ave. Moses is more on the quiet side but makes him- self felt by his affable na- ture. We hope he succeeds in life. Cross-Country Team.